The Stolen Airliner
| The Stolen Airliner | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Don Sharp |
| Based on | novel Thursday Adventure by John Pudney |
| Produced by | Howard Thomas |
| Starring | Fella Edmonds Diana Day Michael Maguire |
| Cinematography | Jo Jago |
| Edited by | Eily Boland |
| Music by | Philip Green |
Production companies | |
Release date | 1955 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Stolen Airliner is a 1955 British Children's Film Foundation production, directed by Don Sharp and starring Fella Edmonds, Diana Day, and Michael Maguire.[1] It was based on John Pudney's adventure story for boys, Thursday Adventure (1955).[2]
It was Don Sharp's debut film as director[3] following his decision to abandon acting. According to Anthony Hayward the film "demonstrated his ability to keep the action fast-paced".[4]
Premise
An international gang of revolutionaries hijack a plane which is being guarded by three young air cadets. The crooks are overpowered in midair, and the Royal Air Force eventually comes to the rescue.
Cast
- Fella Edmonds - Fred
- Diana Day - Anne
- Michael Maguire - John
- Peter Dyneley - Uncle George
- Nicola Braithwaite - Kitty
- Ballard Berkeley - Mr. Head
- Iris Russell - Mrs. Head
- David King-Wood - Controller
References
- ^ BFI.org
- ^ 'Pudney, John' in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (27 July 2019). "Unsung Aussie Filmmakers: Don Sharp – A Top 25". Filmink.
- ^ Don Sharp, obituary in The Independent, 29 December 2011
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